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How to Distinguish Mice from Rats?

Not everyone can draw the difference between mice and rats. Due to this, a look into it will be very helpful. 

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√ Mice are smaller in size compared to rats.
√ Rats weigh about 0.2kg to 0.3kg whereas mice weigh about 0.015kg.
√ Mice have a pointed snout while rats have blunt snout.
√ Mice have thin tails while rats have thick ones.
√ Mice have large ears compared to rats.

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Several Facts About Mice
Though mice are small bodied in nature, they feed a lot in a day. They can consume up to twenty times in a single day. With great consumption comes great digestion. Mice give a whooping average of 50 droppings in a single day. 

Mice are mostly active during the night thus are nocturnal creatures. In addition to this, they are vectors of many pathogens hence should be handled with care. Mice are also fast breeding animals producing about 8 litters in a single year.

Berkeley Mice Control
When a single home is undergoing a mouse infestation, there are high chances that many homes situated in the same place are enduring the same.  With our technical know-how and equipment, mice control in Berkeley has become a doable thought manifested by our will. For assistance, seek us, and call (510) 900-8593.

The two mice species likely to cause a mouse infestation are:
  • Deer Mice
They are termed as deer due to the resemblance of their fur to an actual deer. They thrive in woody and bushy zones with their nests found in logs and trees. Once they invade your home, they seize the space in the attics and basements to avoid encountering humans. Deer mice feed on seeds, insects and fruits. They are vectors of Hantavirus transmitted to humans via simple touch.
  • House Mice
Of the two species, the have a likely hand in causing a stressful mouse infestation in your house. They are a light grayish-brown color and large ears. They stray away from farms, seeking refuge in homes. 

Mice Control Measures
  • Frequently clean your crawl space, attic and basement.
  • Keep your food in inaccessible regions.
  • Take out garbage.
  • Seal their entries posed as holes in your attic and around your home.
  • Use mice killers such as Tomcat bait blocks.
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